18-Jun-2025

PM-Wani Scheme

Miscellaneous

Why in News? 

  • The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released the Telecommunication Tariff Order 2025 for retail broadband connectivity offered by Public Data Offices (PDOs) under the PM-WANI Scheme. 

About PM-WANI Scheme (Prime Minister’s Wi-Fi Access Network Interface) 

  • Launched by: Department of Telecommunications in 2020. 
  • Aim: To boost the proliferation of public Wi-Fi hotspots, especially in rural and underserved areas, thereby enhancing digital connectivity and inclusion.

Preparing Through MCQ

Q. What is the main objective of the PM-WANI scheme?

(1) Providing 5G in urban cities 
(2) Promoting satellite communications in remote areas 
(3) Boosting public Wi-Fi hotspots for digital inclusion 
(4) Exporting telecom hardware 

Answer: (3) Boosting public Wi-Fi hotspots for digital inclusion